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A framework for advancing Environmental and Social Sustainability in the UN System

The Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework strives to carry the United Nations system beyond the typical safeguard measures of “do no harm” to identify ways to “do good”. In the spirit of One United Nations, the Framework takes a holistic view of the organization’s work from policy conception through programme implementation and internal operations management, providing a broader base of knowledge for smart decision-making.

Environmental Management Peer Reviews

The EMG Environmental Management Peer Review process was established in 2012 to help UN entities strengthen the environmental sustainability of their facilities and internal operations. Inspired by peer-review approaches used by organizations such as the OECD and UNECE, the process was based on voluntary participation, mutual trust, independent assessment and non-binding recommendations rather than traditional environmental audits. The process resulted in reviews of a range of UN organizations and locations.
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